Islandport Press :: About Us

About Us

We are a dynamic, award-winning publisher dedicated to stories rooted in the essence and sensibilities of New England. We strive to capture and explore the grit, heart, beauty, and infectious spirit of the region by telling tales that can be appreciated by readers, dreamers, and adventurers everywhere.

We are also committed to reviving and reissuing out-of-print classics or out-of-print books that we think should be classics. We always welcome suggestions on any book set in or about Maine, New Hampshire, or Vermont that you think should be reprinted. Please email us with suggestions at books@islandportpress.com.

In addition to our own titles, we also distribute a small number of select books, CDs, and DVDs produced by other publishers that we think are a good fit with our overall catalog and mission.

Distribution
Islandport Press books are available at nearly all bookstores and many specialty stores in Maine as well as at many booksellers in New Hampshire and Vermont. Nationally, Islandport Press books can be purchased or ordered at any Barnes and Noble store, or can be purchased via the internet.
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Terms and Conditions
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Islandport Press, Inc. excludes any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose of the material on any and all Islandport Press Inc.-owned Web sites and will not be liable for any claims, penalties, loss, damages, or expenses arising from the use of or the inability to use any and all Islandport Press, Inc.-related Web-sites. Islandport Press, Inc. makes no warranty that the contents of any of its Web sites are compatible with all computer systems and browsers. Islandport Press Inc. reserves the right to add to or change the terms of this agreement. These terms and conditions-of-use shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with United States law. All information on islandportpress.com is copyrighted material and is supplied with the intent of providing useful information for users of the site. All particulars (dates, times, locations, etc.) are subject to change.

Our Privacy Policy
Islandport Press Inc. takes its commitment to protecting customer privacy seriously. We use any information we collect from you to better communicate with you and provide a more positive experience for you on our Web site. We do not share any personal information with a third party and we do not sell our mailing list! By using our web site, you consent to the collection of information you provide pursuant to the terms of this privacy policy.

Editorial Submissions
We do accept and review unsolicited completed manuscripts. We will not accept or review a project based on a query only. Please read our catalog closely when considering whether to submit a book. We publish books about Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. That does not mean books that are just set in those states; they need to be about those states and characterize their culture and people.

For adult titles, we specialize in non-fiction, but do also consider, very occasionally, fiction. The genres we do not publish include poetry, fantasy, crime, self-help, erotica, and science fiction. For children's books, we will consider picture books, story books, middle grade chapter books, and young adult titles. For middle grade and YA titles, you must submit a completed manuscript as well as a one-page synopsis of the book.

We prefer to work directly with authors, but we do accept manuscripts from agents.

We prefer paper copies of manuscripts and written submissions over e-mail. If you are submitting a children's book that you have illustrated, please include copies of your illustrations, but keep in mind that if we accept your manuscript, we still may decide to choose our own illustrator.

Please send: a cover letter with the date, a brief author bio, and a copy of your manuscript. If you want your manuscript returned, you MUST include a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage. Remember to include your contact information including e-mail address. If you are making simultaneous submissions to other publishers, please note this in your query letter. Again, we can not guarantee the return of your manuscript. Please do not submit your only copy! Send material to:

For Adult Books: Acquisitions Editor
For Children's / YA Books: Melissa Kim, Senior Editor, Children's Books
Islandport Press
P.O. Box 10
Yarmouth, Maine 04096

We receive a large number of manuscripts, so once you have submitted yours, we ask that you please be patient. We do our best to reply within three to six months.

Illustrator Guidelines
We are committed to supporting artists who live and/or work in New England. We are always interested in seeing work from new illustrators. If you would like to send us samples of your portfolio, please send us copies (never send originals) to:

Melissa Kim, Senior Editor, Children's Books
Islandport Press
P.O. Box 10
Yarmouth, Maine 04096

Please include a cover letter, artist bio, and full contact information. You are also welcome to send a CD or send a link to an online portfolio.